PTP Full Questions with answers. 100% verified, Graded A

PTP Full Questions with answers. 100% verified, Graded A List the steps taken to complete the drywall phase. - Hanging, Taping, Blocking, Skimming, Sanding How many days does it take under normal conditions to finish drywall from hanging to sanding? - 5-8 What is 1/2" regular drywall used for? - Walls and ceillings What is 5/8" Fire Shield (type X) drywall used for? - Garages What is cement board used for? - Tile surrounds What is corner bead used for? - To provide structure and straight lines as the edges of drywall. What is compound? - A finishing product for seams. What is Ultra Flex 450 used for? - Flexible corner tape used for arches. What is DuraBond? - Our finishing compound. What is paper tape used for? - Covering seams. Why are drywall boards beveled on the edges? - Provides space for the tape/skim. What is the NVR Drywall Warranty? - 1 year, 1 time. How must drywall be hung- horizontally or vertically? - Horizontally. What is the minimum temperature needed to hang drywall? - 50 degrees. What is the minimum temperature needed to finish drywall? - 55 degrees and rising What is the typical nail and screw fastening pattern for drywall? - 6" O.C edges and 12" O.C field What "level" of drywall finish do we do? - Level 4 What are five areas on the exterior the painter must caulk? - Windows, trim, doors, columns, garage features. What are the three steps to finishing oak railings and stairs? - Stain, sand and seal, polyurethane. What form should be filled out if material is damages on the lumber load? - Site Delivery Report What is a coping saw used for? - Cutting out the backing of trim to allow for a flush fit. Where is chair rail commonly used? - Dining rooms Where is brick mold commonly used? - Around exterior doors. Where is crown molding commonly used? - Dining room What is a shim? - A thin piece of wood used to fill space to provide proper installment. How should a shim be used when installing an interior door? - Behind each hinge and mirrored on the opposite side. What is a rail-bolt? - Attaches a newel post to a base plate at steps. How long is the trim carpenter responsible for interior door adjustments? - 1 year What does the following cabinet nomenclature mean? CAR36 - Lazy Susan What is resilient flooring? - Vinyl What is the underlayment for vinyl? - 1/4" Luan What is the NVR warranty on flooring to the customer? - 1 year What should be the minimum temperature in the house to install flooring? - 55 degrees and rising What material is placed underneath ceramic tile flooring? - Durarock What is the installation procedure for a mud-set shower base? - Thin set over a rubber membrane What height above the tub should tile run for a soaking tub? - 14" What height above the pan should tile run for a shower? - 86" What is Bullnose Tile? - Top run of tile with a round edge. What is Bullnose Corner? - Top run of tile with a round edge on two sides. What is DAP? - 100% silicone What is mastic? - Adhesive for wall tile What is thin-set cement? - Adhesive for floor tile What is meant by the term "racking" for hardwood installation? - Acclimating the wood to the house humidity. What is a reducer when talking about flooring? - A transition piece from one floor type to another. What is laminate flooring? - A floating floor system When should laminate flooring be installed? - As late as possible What is a direct vent fireplace? - Flue exits the building at the closest location What does O/S refer to on a fireplace? - Outside combustion What does zero clearance mean? - Fireplace can be installed with no airspace between members. What is the NVR warranty on a metal fireplace? - One year on parts What type of heating system is used in your area? - Forced air What is a heat pump? - An electric device that heats and cools depending on the way refrigerant is moving. What is the HVAC warranty? - 2 year system, 1 year parts If wall plates are cut on bearing walls, what is required of the heating contractor? - Install metal plates or strapping What must be done with all joints in the duct system? - Taped and mastic How is air conditioning efficiency measured? - SEER- Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio How is gas heating efficiency measured? - AFUE- Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency What does DWV mean? - Drain Waste Vent What is the warranty for a stopped floor drain? - 30 days What is the warranty for plumbing? - 1 year parts, 2 years system